Wanting to Build 2 Gaming Desktops on a Budget

My girlfriend is just starting to get into PC gaming and I want to encourage it because I don't really like console gaming. The problem is she has a broken hp touchsmart so the only game we can play together atm is League of Legends, on top of that my computer is 4-5 years old, I got it as a present and someone else made it for me but its been through a 6 or 7 moves and a lot of college parties so it barely works.

I know my way around the inside of a case pretty well because I've had lots of problems with my PC that I've had to fix myself but most of this is self taught however I really don't understand much about technical terms or to put it easier I don't know what I should be buying and don't want to make a mistake.

Is it worth upgrading my computer or should I start from scratch? Here is what I am working with.

Asus P5B

under processors it lists Pentium D CPU 3 twice ?

ATI Radeon HD 4600

ISO 500 - power supply

Anything I should have included? And also where do I start with the other computer?

Oh I guess I should include my price range, 1000$ is probably my cutoff or close to that since we dont have a lot of money

Now some annotations:
- Windows should be re-usable from your old machines. If your girlfriend wants to continue using the HP Touchsmart, then obviously you will need an additional license.
- If you want to save some money now, you probably can put your old GPU in one of the computers and buy a decent card later. (unless this card has an AGP slot, which is rare, but i have seen HD4650 cards for that slot)
- CPU can be upped to any intel Sandy/Ivy Bridge 1155 model. It would probably be a good choice to get an i3-3220 even if that means to go a bit over budget.

gaming desktop

Hi! If your pc is 4-5 years old, the best thing to do is to set up a new one, especially if it is for gaming. Alienware is usually one of the top gaming desktops and computers but if your budget is tight then you can go for HP or cyberpower. you can go check amazon for options but make sure to read review like this: squidoo.com/best-gaming-desktops-and-computers

Hi! If your pc is 4-5 years old, the best thing to do is to set up a new one, especially if it is for gaming. Alienware is usually one of the top gaming desktops and computers but if your budget is tight then you can go for HP or cyberpower. you can go check amazon for options but make sure to read review like this: squidoo.com/best-gaming-desktops-and-computers

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OP, You save money buy building it yourself so PLEASE ignore this guy...

Hi! If your pc is 4-5 years old, the best thing to do is to set up a new one, especially if it is for gaming. Alienware is usually one of the top gaming desktops and computers but if your budget is tight then you can go for HP or cyberpower. you can go check amazon for options but make sure to read review like this: squidoo.com/best-gaming-desktops-and-computers

As nice the thought is of trying to help, sorry that's terrible advice. OP said about being on a tight budget, and Alienware is well known for throwing extra money just at a brand name and getting nowhere near your money's worth... And HP again won't get your money's worth and on top of that you end up with a shoddy PSU and overall a very limited system for the money.

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Nother option for you, Slightly over budget but less then 1100 for 2, this is without OS though... You could save a bit if you dont get the Optical drives. Also prices will very depending on where you are and what you can catch on sale... I think the biggest thing would be to save a couple extra hundred bucks. If you can get your budget to 1200-1300 you will be in retty good shape for 2 budget PC's with OS...

Using a removable hard drive or flash drive to load OS is no big deal, just use the old computer to set it up, change bios to boot from usb and you eliminate the need for the optical. you can always add a blue ray drive or what ever later when the budget allows.

My girlfriend is just starting to get into PC gaming and I want to encourage it because I don't really like console gaming. The problem is she has a broken hp touchsmart so the only game we can play together atm is League of Legends, on top of that my computer is 4-5 years old, I got it as a present and someone else made it for me but its been through a 6 or 7 moves and a lot of college parties so it barely works.

I know my way around the inside of a case pretty well because I've had lots of problems with my PC that I've had to fix myself but most of this is self taught however I really don't understand much about technical terms or to put it easier I don't know what I should be buying and don't want to make a mistake.

Is it worth upgrading my computer or should I start from scratch? Here is what I am working with.

Asus P5B

under processors it lists Pentium D CPU 3 twice ?

ATI Radeon HD 4600

ISO 500 - power supply

Anything I should have included? And also where do I start with the other computer?

Oh I guess I should include my price range, 1000$ is probably my cutoff or close to that since we dont have a lot of money

thanks

There are also some packages for desktop computers which are very affordable. As yous aid, your budget is $1000. It will be just perfect if you'll check those gaming and desktop computers around the web.

There are also some packages for desktop computers which are very affordable. As yous aid, your budget is $1000. It will be just perfect if you'll check those gaming and desktop computers around the web.

Don't recommend people to buy a complete system, please. It's awful advice, and should never be given unless under special circumstances.

My girlfriend is just starting to get into PC gaming and I want to encourage it because I don't really like console gaming. The problem is she has a broken hp touchsmart so the only game we can play together atm is League of Legends, on top of that my computer is 4-5 years old, I got it as a present and someone else made it for me but its been through a 6 or 7 moves and a lot of college parties so it barely works.

I know my way around the inside of a case pretty well because I've had lots of problems with my PC that I've had to fix myself but most of this is self taught however I really don't understand much about technical terms or to put it easier I don't know what I should be buying and don't want to make a mistake.

Is it worth upgrading my computer or should I start from scratch? Here is what I am working with.

Asus P5B

under processors it lists Pentium D CPU 3 twice ?

ATI Radeon HD 4600

ISO 500 - power supply

Anything I should have included? And also where do I start with the other computer?

Oh I guess I should include my price range, 1000$ is probably my cutoff or close to that since we dont have a lot of money

thanks

YOu just came in the right place. If you really want to have a new gaming desktop and computer you should have the right spec and make sure that its in the best quality. I hope it helps. < snipped >